Manager, Community Engagement and Outreach

Responsibilities

Manages the design and implementation of engagement strategies, researching target audiences and designing engagement opportunities that align with strategic objectives and integrate across geographies and issue areas. Establishes strategic community partnerships and leverages internal / external resources to raise the visibility of the organization within communities. Works with cross-functional teams in the advancement of state and national community and volunteer engagement strategies and goals. Manages the execution of community engagement and volunteer strategies at the state and local level. Anticipates volunteer needs and designs and manages the development of materials, processes, procedures, and programs to best meet those needs. Develops and implements volunteer training and leadership programs. Supports volunteer needs and designs and manages opportunities to maximize volunteer engagement. Works with cross-functional teams in the advancement of state and national volunteer strategies and goals. Ensures strong people management across team, monitoring and supporting employee engagement, and volunteer engagement as appropriate. Qualifications Bachelors degree or equivalent work experience. 5 years of experience relevant experience. Prior experience working with volunteers and in community outreach and engagement. Experience working with cross-functional teams and coordinating with various stakeholder groups. Excellent project management, and organizational skills with the ability to work independently, follow directions, collaborate, coordinate, prioritize multiple tasks, and meet deadlines effectively with changing priorities. Ability to develop and maintain good working relationships with individuals and groups from diverse backgrounds. Ability to develop and manage teams effectively both full-time staff and volunteers while leading a team through strategic evolution and continuous improvement. Willingness and ability to travel up to 50% throughout the state with occasional overnight, evening, and weekend hours. Additional travel to regional and national meetings will be required. AARP will not sponsor an employment visa for this position at this time. Additional Requirements Regular and reliable job attendance. Effective verbal and written communication skills. Exhibit respect and understanding of others to maintain professional relationships. Independent judgement in evaluation options to make sound decisions. In office / open office environment with the ability to work effectively surrounded by moderate noise. Ability to occasionally lift up to 25 pounds. Hybrid Work Environment AARP observes Mondays and Fridays as remote workdays, except for essential functions. Remote work can only be done within the United States and its territories. Compensation and Benefits AARP offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including a 401(k); 100% company-funded pension plan; health, dental, and vision plans; life insurance; paid time off to include company and individual holidays, vacation, sick, caregiving, and parental leave; performance-based and peer-based recognition and tuition reimbursement. Equal Employment Opportunity AARP is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture. AARP does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, religion, sex, color, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law.Manages the design and implementation of engagement strategies, researching target audiences and designing engagement opportunities that align with strategic objectives and integrate across geographies and issue areas. Establishes strategic community partnerships and leverages internal / external resources to raise the visibility of the organization within communities. Works with cross-functional teams in the advancement of state and national community and volunteer engagement strategies and goals. Manages the execution of community engagement and volunteer strategies at the state and local level. Anticipates volunteer needs and designs and manages the development of materials, processes, procedures, and programs to best meet those needs. Develops and implements volunteer training and leadership programs. Supports volunteer needs and designs and manages opportunities to maximize volunteer engagement. Works with cross-functional teams in the advancement of state and national volunteer strategies and goals. Ensures strong people management across team, monitoring and supporting employee engagement, and volunteer engagement as appropriate.Bachelors degree or equivalent work experience. 5 years of experience relevant experience. Prior experience working with volunteers and in community outreach and engagement. Experience working with cross-functional teams and coordinating with various stakeholder groups. Excellent project management, and organizational skills with the ability to work independently, follow directions, collaborate, coordinate, prioritize multiple tasks, and meet deadlines effectively with changing priorities. Ability to develop and maintain good working relationships with individuals and groups from diverse backgrounds. Ability to develop and manage teams effectively both full-time staff and volunteers while leading a team through strategic evolution and continuous improvement. Willingness and ability to travel up to 50% throughout the state with occasional overnight, evening, and weekend hours. Additional travel to regional and national meetings will be required. AARP will not sponsor an employment visa for this position at this time. Additional Requirements Regular and reliable job attendance. Effective verbal and written communication skills. Exhibit respect and understanding of others to maintain professional relationships. Independent judgement in evaluation options to make sound decisions. In office / open office environment with the ability to work effectively surrounded by moderate noise. Ability to occasionally lift up to 25 pounds. Hybrid Work Environment AARP observes Mondays and Fridays as remote workdays, except for essential functions. Remote work can only be done within the United States and its territories. Compensation and Benefits AARP offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including a 401(k); 100% company-funded pension plan; health, dental, and vision plans; life insurance; paid time off to include company and individual holidays, vacation, sick, caregiving, and parental leave; performance-based and peer-based recognition and tuition reimbursement. Equal Employment Opportunity AARP is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture. AARP does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, religion, sex, color, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law.